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UUCWC Holiday Gift 2022
The YEAR-END GIFT is a very special way to contribute to the life of the church during the holiday season. This effort supports everything from faith engagement to membership, from our staff to our food ministry — all the things that make the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing so important in our lives, and in the life … Continue reading UUCWC Holiday Gift 2022
The Food Ministry Team is Back in the Kitchen!
by Christine Piatek, Food Ministry Team Since the start of the pandemic, UUCWC’s Food Ministry (FM) has been periodically providing ready-assembled meals to Luther Arms Apartments, an affordable housing complex for seniors in downtown Trenton. On October 7th, a number of our members met with Rebecca James, Luther Arms’ Resident Service Coordinator, to take a … Continue reading The Food Ministry Team is Back in the Kitchen!
Suspicious emails
Recently there has been an increase in emails that appear to come from ministers to congregants asking for help, but are in fact a scam/phishing incident; this is being reported from UU and other religious organizations. Recently, Rev. Kim’s email account was compromised and her password was changed, but not before some people received phishing attempts. … Continue reading Suspicious emails
Rainbow Principles of Multigenerational Ministry
by Sarah Ahrens, Director of Family Ministry First, I would like to thank UUCWC for such a warm welcome this summer as I began in the role of Director of Family Ministry. It’s been a busy few months preparing for a return to programming for all of our children and youth. As we embark on … Continue reading Rainbow Principles of Multigenerational Ministry
Read to Succeed Book Drive
Your children’s books are needed in the Trenton Schools. Four of five public libraries in Trenton have been closed and more than 70 percent of children in Trenton test below grade level in reading. NJ State Senator Turner has made it her mission to put more books in the hands of our children. We’re partnering … Continue reading Read to Succeed Book Drive
UUCWC Fall Concert Series
Join us for family-friendly concerts at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing! Open to all, no RSVP required. Sliding scale admission $5-20. Download the flyer here
Welcoming New Director of Faith Engagement
After months of an open and competitive search for a half time children and youth director of faith engagement, the search committee, staff, personnel committee and board of trustees are pleased to share that we have successfully hired for this position. Sarah Ahrens joined our staff as Director of Family Ministry beginning in July. Sarah … Continue reading Welcoming New Director of Faith Engagement
UUCWC Affirms Menstrual Equity
UU FaithAction NJ has launched an initiative to normalize the inclusion of free menstrual products in all restrooms. The Our Whole Lives (OWL) UU human sexuality program supports this initiative. Jami Thall, Reproductive Justice Task Force Co-chair, has written an article below explaining their goals and asking for congregations to support this work. UUCWC now … Continue reading UUCWC Affirms Menstrual Equity
Call for Annual Service Awards 2022
Nominations are due on or before May 2, 2021. Spring is in the air and the Board invites you to think about some individuals in the congregation you would like to honor at the annual meeting. Take a moment to nominate someone who exemplifies service and/or has significantly contributed to our community. The UUCWC Distinguished Service … Continue reading Call for Annual Service Awards 2022